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GenSet Test Update, Literature Review Lab Gas Generators

GenSet Test Update, Literature Review Lab Gas Generators. Nick Johnson 2-19-08 NBEL Wayne State University. Outline. Engine Update Literature Review Published Reports of Similar Tests Specific Gravity of ULSD for Genset Test Nitrogen Generators. Engine Update.

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GenSet Test Update, Literature Review Lab Gas Generators

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  1. GenSet Test Update, Literature Review Lab Gas Generators Nick Johnson 2-19-08 NBEL Wayne State University

  2. Outline • Engine Update • Literature Review • Published Reports of Similar Tests • Specific Gravity of ULSD for Genset Test • Nitrogen Generators

  3. Engine Update • Exhaust Filter Plugged up • Waiting on replacement filter • Plugged up holes when not using smoke meter • Reinstall smoke meter piping • Move Thermocouple to after Smoke Meter to reduce Swirl • Possible installation of Thermocouple location before muffler for more accurate exhaust temperature reading

  4. Literature Review for Soot Levels in Lubricating Oil • “Effect of diesel soot on lubricant oil viscosity” George, S et. al… WVU ME Dept 2006 • Soot levels predetermined and set into 3 various categories 0%, 2%, 4% • Test samples conducted on Wells-Brookfield viscometer at 40C and 90C using an ounce of oil • Used various oils and soot was actually scraped off inner exhaust manifold and added to oil • Other Variants in oil kept constant throughout all the tests

  5. Literature Review for Soot Levels in Lubricating Oil • As soot viscosity was shown to increase thus accelerating the wear characteristics • Dispersants are added to counteract and keep soot suspended “Effect of diesel soot on lubricant oil viscosity” George, S et. al… WVU ME Dept 2006

  6. Literature Review for Soot Levels in Lubricating Oil “Effect of diesel soot on lubricant oil viscosity” George, S et. al… WVU ME Dept 2006

  7. Literature Review for Soot Levels in Lubricating Oil • As soot viscosity was shown to increase thus accelerating the wear characteristics • Dispersants are added to counteract and keep soot suspended “Effect of diesel soot on lubricant oil viscosity” George, S et. al… WVU ME Dept 2006

  8. Specific Gravity Measurement of ULSD

  9. Nitrogen Generators • Contacted two companies • PerkinElmer has Nitrogen generator specific for OES-ICP • Contacted left message for our product specialist • Maxigas Nitrogen Generators • Contacted and they are putting together an economic analysis comparison to our N2 tanks we are currently using • We need UHP Nitrogen i.e. 99.999% so can’t buy a typical generator ~ increased cost

  10. Questions???

  11. Future Work • Get Engine Running again • Develop Daily Procedure for Start Up / Shut Down and with Kapila • Measure Specific Gravity of S-8 • Continue to find Literature on Soot Analysis • Purchase of Lab Gas Generators and Installation

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